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The height of the net was not determined based on some calculation involving the mean height of the players involved. It was pretty much arbitrarily chosen. For example, why are volleyball nets so high? Tennis nets so low? Soccer nets so large yet hockey nets so small? No reason, they were just chosen to be like that. Perhaps it was easier to manufacture them in those dimensions.

The thing is, these nets have all already been manufactured. To change the dimensions now would be pretty costly if we had to replace or modify all existing nets with new ones. A cost that will be too high considering the lack of truly useful benefits. At least the new scoring system doesn't cost anything in terms of equipment replacement.

Perhaps what you should do is create an offshoot sport like speedminton. I've got an idea: maybe you can attach the net to trees instead of posts, and call the game treeminton. As time passes, the trees will grow, and so will the height of the net. You'll even have seasonal variations - such falling leaves in the fall for extra challenge. Watch out, I'm sure it'll be the next big thing!

Leveraging new technologies to improve line judging...YES
Increasing the height of the net...BIG NO NO....or just dun call it badminton anymore.

We use new technologies to make badminton a better and easier sport to play, not to make it harder. Besides, there is still plenty of areas that can be improved such as plastic shuttlecock, lighting design, ...etc

Instead of changing the sport to suit your circumstances, why don't you try adopting new tactics to beating your opponents? It's more challenging that way. There are many ways to get around 'the wall', you just need to get more creative.

new rackets, shoes, NSS (debateable), better training techniques and more durable birds = modernization . net change is not a good idea, would NBA raise the hoop? it would make dunks less spectacular and lower the score in games.

Idea 1a: The number 4

Some good humour here.
That's all I'm able to conclude from many of the forum users here unless logic skills have become more of a premium than crude oil.

But also some advancements in thought here.

I completely agree 4 cm is arbitrary, may not be of significant enough difference to warrant discussion and is not important.

So why would anyone loudly decree for a specific adjustment to the height of the net down to the very centimetre?

An act of madness perhaps?

(On a side note: To those suggesting players would simply wear shoes 4 cm higher to negate the intended effect-- whisper that quietly lest you have the badminton shoe police all over you declaring you an infidel and commenting on ankle injuries -- also not all of us want to wear pumps to the nines while we're playing-- tsk tsk Plato's probably rolling around in his grave at this idea)

Some good humour here.
That's all I'm able to conclude from many of the forum users here unless logic skills have become more of a premium than crude oil.

But also some advancements in thought here.

I completely agree 4 cm is arbitrary, may not be of significant enough difference to warrant discussion and is not important.

So why would anyone loudly decree for a specific adjustment to the height of the net down to the very centimetre?

An act of madness perhaps?

(On a side note: To those suggesting players would simply wear shoes 4 cm higher to negate the intended effect-- whisper that quietly lest you have the badminton shoe police all over you declaring you an infidel and commenting on ankle injuries -- also not all of us want to wear pumps to the nines while we're playing-- tsk tsk Plato's probably rolling around in his grave at this idea)

One of the main side effect of increasing the net height is the game will be slowed down. Is that the right direction for the badminton to take ?

Idea 1b: The number 3

Shortening match duration sounds like an excellent idea!

Upon feedback from many in this thread-- increasing the height of the net is not a good idea.

So I think it's about time badminton changed the height of the net to 90 cm at the centre of the court and approximately 91.4 cm at the doubles sidelines. 3 feet 0 inches sounds about right to me and should allow a more diverse group of people to smash the bird and enjoy the game! It will also have the effect of keeping the matches shorter!

Never let it be said that quisitor does not look out for his fellow man.

Isn't it about time badminton accommodated the diversity of athletes by changing the height of the net to 3 feet?